Analyzing the draft's top 3 quarterbacks

April 11, 2014 9:56 AM

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If the Texans select a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft, it’ll be either Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater, Central Florida’s Blake Bortles or Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel. University of Houston defensive coordinator David Gibbs and Rice defensive coordinator Chris Thurmond faced the trio last season. The coaches used game tape to break down the performances for the Houston Chronicle. less

If the Texans select a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft, it’ll be either Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater, Central Florida’s Blake Bortles or Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel. ... more

Johnny Manziel
Aug. 31: Texas A&M 52, Rice 31Manziel's stats: 6-8, 94 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, 297.5 QB rating
*Only played second half due to suspension
Thurmond's take: “I’ve done this for a long, long time — I’ve done this for over 30 years. This guy is the biggest difference-maker of anybody that we’ve ever watched on film. He has so many intangibles. When you’re playing with him, he has so much confidence and he makes so many plays that everybody around him, he makes them play better.” less

Fastest: Manziel
Thurmond: “(Manziel) may have better short-area quickness, because this guy can make you miss. Where Cam (Newton) runs through things, (Manziel) runs away from things and runs out of things.” less

Fastest: Manziel Thurmond: “(Manziel) may have better short-area quickness, because this guy can make you miss. Where Cam (Newton) runs through things, (Manziel) runs away from things and runs out of